UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF MEDICINE & SURGERY
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
STARCH
Table of Contents
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MSDS /PD/34_01
Valid for:
2 years from approval
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1. Chemical Product
2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
3. Hazards Identification
4. First Aid Measures
5. Fire and Explosion Data
6. Accidental Release Measures
7. Handling and Storage
8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
10. Stability and Reactivity Data
11. Toxicological Information
12. Ecological Information
13. Disposal Considerations
14. References
15. Appendices
16. Revision History
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Chemical Product
Product Name: Starch
Chemical name: Not Applicable
Synonyms: Potato starch; Corn starch; Starch, soluble; Amylodextrin; Amglogen; Sugar
polymer
Chemical Formula: (C6H10O5)n
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Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition: Carbohydrates (as C6H12O6)
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Not applicable
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Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: May cause eye and skin irritation, and irritation of the
digestive tract or respiratory tract if ingested or inhaled.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not applicable
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First Aid Measures
General measures:
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water and cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
Serious skin contact: Seek medical attention
Eye contact: Immediately remove any contact lenses and flush eyes with warm water for at
least 15 minutes.
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Ingestion: Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. Give water but do not
induce vomiting.
Serious indigestion: Seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration or if breathing is
difficult, give oxygen.
Serious inhalation: Seek medical attention.
5.
Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 380°C (716°F)
Flash points: Not Applicable
Flammable limits: Not Applicable
Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Slightly flammable to flammable in
presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not Applicable
Fire fighting media and Instructions: Use dry chemical powder for a small fire. For a large
fire use water spray, fog or foam. Never use a water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Dust-air mixtures may ignite or explode
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Dust-air mixtures may ignite or explode
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Accidental Release Measures
NB: Wear appropriate protective equipment/clothing including gloves before removing
any spills.
Small spills: Dispose of the spilled solid appropriately and after clean the contaminated
surface with water.
Large spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container and
spread water on the contaminated surface.
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Handling and Storage
Precautions: Keep away from heat, sources of ignition and incompatibles such as oxidising
agents. Ground all equipment containing the material. Evaporate the residue under a fume
hood and do not breathe the dust. Empty containers pose a fire risk.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed, stored in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store
above 24°C (75.2°F).
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 10 mg/m3
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures or local exhaust ventilation. If user
operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Wear safety glasses, lab coat, appropriate dust respirator and gloves.
9.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: White to pale creamy fine free flowing powder
Odour: Characteristic (Slight)
Taste: Not Applicable
Molecular Weight: 162.16g
pH (1% solution/water): 4.5 – 7.5
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Boiling Point: Not Applicable
Melting Point: 256-258°C (decomposes)
Critical Temperature: Not Applicable
Specific Gravity (Water = 1): Not Available
Vapour Pressure (mmHg): Not Applicable
Vapour Density: 1.5 g/cm3
Volatility: Not Applicable
Odour Threshold: Not Applicable
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient: Not Applicable
Ionicity (in Water): Not Applicable
Dispersion Properties: Dispersed in hot water
Solubility: Not soluble in water or alcohol
10.
Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass
Instability temperature: Not Applicable
Conditions of Instability: Excess heat
Incompatibles: Reactive with oxidising agents
Polymerization: Not applicable
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Toxicological Information
Toxicity to animals: Not applicable
Effects on humans:
Acute potential health effects: May cause irritation on skin contact, inhalation and ingestion.
Chronic potential health effects:
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not applicable
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not applicable
Other information: Not Applicable
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Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
13.
Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: What is not recycled must be handled as hazardous waste and sent to an
approved incinerator or disposed in an approved waste facility. Dissolve in water and dispose
with non-hazardous waste.
14.
References
- ScienceLab.com. Material Safety Data Sheet; Starch Soluble MSDS. [Online].
2013
[cited
2013
Oct
23].
Available
from:
URL:
http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925086
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Acros.com. Material Safety Data Sheet; Starch. [Online]. 2004 [cited 2013 Oct
23].
Available
from:
URL:
http://www.ch.ntu.edu.tw/~genchem99/msds/exp28/starch.pdf
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Flinn Scientific, Inc. Material Safety Data Sheet. [Online]. 2011 [cited 2013 Oct
23].
Available
from:
URL:
http://www.flinnsci.com/Documents/MSDS/S/Starch.pdf
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Material Safety Data Sheet. Maize Starch. [Online]. [cited 2013 Oct 23].
Available
from:
URL:
http://www.maizeproducts.com/msds/MSDS%20MAIZE%20STARCH.pdf
15.
Appendices
Not applicable
16.
Revision History
Version Number
Amendments/ Reasons for change
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Initial Release
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